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Women in Mathematics

Women in Mathematics

The London Mathematical Society's Women in Mathematics Committee was awarded the Royal Society's inaugural Athena Prize in 2016. (Photo courtesy of the Royal Society).

The London Mathematical Society is committed to actively addressing the issues facing women in mathematics. It is concerned about the loss of women from mathematics, particularly at the higher levels of research and teaching, and at the disadvantages and missed opportunities that this represents for the advancement of mathematics. The Council Statement on Women in Mathematics recognises the need to give active consideration to ensuring that men and women are treated equally in their prospects, recognition and progression.

Follow @womeninmaths on Twitter for updates on events and news on gender equalities in STEM.

Join the UK Women in Mathematics Linked In Group to connect with other UK women working in mathematics or using mathematics in industry.

The Society has published updated benchmarking data on the gender balance in UK mathematics departments for the academic years 2011/12 through to 2014/15. This data updates the data previously published in the report Advancing women in mathematics: good practice in UK university departments. The updated data and other resources for departments can be found here.

The Athena Forum has relaunched its website. The Forum informs the wider debate on diversity in STEMM through events and other activities that advance the understanding of the role of women in academic STEMM.

Women mathematicians at the University of Nottingham have made seven short videos, to help inspire the next generation of mathematicians.

STEMNET has launched a new online resource, 'Real Life Maths', in which six diverse and inspirational female STEM ambassadors talk about the importance that maths plays in their role on an everyday basis.

The Council for Mathematical Sciences responds to the Science and Technology Committee's inquiry into 'Women in STEM', with a response prepared by the Women in Mathematics Committee.